We have got through week 1 and are all feeling very encouraged. Judith had some ups and downs but the system here allows us 24 hour access to information and support and we have used it. On Thursday morning Judith called the Cancer Clinic with some of her concerns and got immediate answers and suggestions. It made a huge difference to her and our anxiety. They have told us to expect a similar reaction with regards to nausea after the other treatments ( so that is good because she only really had 2 bad days) but that the tiredness will increase as time goes on. It is difficult to see her so wiped out, she is always so active and energetic.
Next week we are going for the radiation consult so that will give us some more to think about. In fact next week is going to be rather busy. Judith has the school Athletic Banquet on Thursday, her Prom on Friday and is then going with a group (probably 2 busses) from school to Wasaga Beach - the longest fresh water beach in the world- on Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) for the rest of the weekend. So on Friday I have taken the day off to enjoy it with her, take her to her hair appointment, Miriam is doing her make up and we'll all take photographs... after all she is the last one in the family to have her high school dance and finish school.
We'll keep you posted and hopefully create an album of this momentus occasion.
Ingrid
